Sustainable and Ethical Gifts

If you simply can’t bear the thought of not giving a physical gift, consider giving one that you—and the recipient—can feel good about. Look for products from socially conscious companies. Are they producing in a sustainable way? Do they partner with causes you believe in? Do they use ethical labor practices?

The shoe company TOMS, for example, will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need with every pair you purchase. Bombas donates a pair of socks to a homeless individual for every pair you buy. Sseko Designs, a fashion brand based in Uganda, hires local women to help them to earn money for their college educations.